Over the past few weeks, I’ve been developing a personal project that brings together three areas I’m passionate about: cooking, technology, and well-being. It’s an intelligent culinary management program designed to simplify meal planning, reduce food waste, and improve kitchen organization — all based on the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
🧠 What is this program?
It’s an interactive digital tool that allows users to:
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Input the ingredients they have at home
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Receive recipe suggestions based on available ingredients
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Generate automatic shopping lists
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View step-by-step instructions with the appropriate kitchen tools
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Access nutritional information per portion
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Filter recipes by dietary style (e.g., Mediterranean, vegetarian, etc.)
In the long term, I plan to integrate artificial intelligence so the system can learn from user habits and provide personalized suggestions, recipe adaptations, and ingredient substitutions for dietary restrictions.
🔧 How am I building it?
The initial development is being done with:
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Python for logic and prototyping
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JSON as a lightweight database for ingredients and recipes
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Streamlit (currently exploring) for a simple and functional user interface
I'm also designing the data model, defining the functional flow of the application, and organizing the information by food type, preparation method, kitchen equipment, and nutritional values.
🎯 Who is it for?
This project is intended for:
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People who want to cook healthy and practical meals
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Anyone looking to reduce food waste
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Families or caregivers who plan meals in advance
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Nutritionists or professionals managing dietary plans
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Restaurants (in future, more advanced versions)
💡 Next Steps
In the coming months, I plan to:
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Launch a functional prototype for initial testing
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Evaluate integration with reliable nutritional databases
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Explore ways to turn this application into a useful and accessible digital product
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